Journal article
Combination Long-Acting β-Agonists and Inhaled Corticosteroids Compared With Long-Acting β-Agonists Alone in Older Adults With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Abstract
IMPORTANCE: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a manageable respiratory condition, is the third leading cause of death worldwide. Knowing which prescription medications are the most effective in improving health outcomes for people with COPD is essential to maximizing health outcomes.
OBJECTIVE: To estimate the long-term benefits of combination long-acting β-agonists (LABAs) and inhaled corticosteroids compared with LABAs alone in a …
Authors
Gershon AS; Campitelli MA; Croxford R; Stanbrook MB; To T; Upshur R; Stephenson AL; Stukel TA
Journal
JAMA, Vol. 312, No. 11, pp. 1114–1121
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
September 17, 2014
DOI
10.1001/jama.2014.11432
ISSN
0098-7484